Monument to Victims of Volhynia Massacres at Cmentarz Rakowicki in Kraków

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Monument to Victims of Volhynia Massacres at Cmentarz Rakowicki in Kraków

Monument to Victims of Volhynia Massacres at Cmentarz Rakowicki in Kraków, Memorial monument at Rakowicki Cemetery, Kraków, Poland

The Monument to Victims of Volhynia Massacres stands as a memorial within the rectangular 42-hectare grounds of Rakowicki Cemetery in eastern Kraków.

The monument commemorates Polish citizens who lost their lives during World War II in the Volhynia region due to actions of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army.

The cemetery hosts numerous graves of notable Polish figures, including military leaders, writers, artists, and the parents of Pope John Paul II.

Visitors can access the memorial through the main entrance at 26 Rakowicka Street, following the paths toward the designated military section of the cemetery.

The cemetery management organizes annual public collections to fund restoration works of historical tombs that no longer have designated caretakers.

GPS coordinates: 50.07324,19.95125

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:20

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